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R665 FGB

1998 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 FGB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,269 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,269 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,139 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 69,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,449 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 63,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,961 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perishing

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2015 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perishing

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,561 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,803 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,692 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 29,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R665 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R665 FGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R665 FGB registered?

R665 FGB is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R665 FGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 FGB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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